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Electronics EngineerBioLite Inc.

THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED

HOURS: Full-time
LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York
REPORTS TO: Director of Research & Development
COMPENSATION: Salary is competitive with other early-stage companies, including benefits,
bonus plan, and equity stock options.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops; manufactures and markets distributed energy
solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our first products are clean-burning, biomass
cookstoves capable of converting their own waste heat into electricity to charge electronic devices. Our
business serves two distinct markets, 1) developing world families living in energy poverty, and 2) outdoor
enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and charging.
OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT:
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-moving startup with both a technical and creative environment in
the heart of Brooklyn. If you have experience designing, developing and prototyping embedded
electronics, firmware and software from concept through to manufacture, we?d love to meet you. If you
are looking to work with a growing product development team who loves the great outdoors and the city
too, we?re your company. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of products, inventions, and
research programs funded by both our product stream and research grants.
KEY ACTIVITIES:
? Circuit Development ? Design, simulate, ECAD, prototype and debug new embedded
electronics. Designs require delivery of high levels of functionality and reliability in extremely
price-sensitive markets. Key areas of functionality include:
Low- and medium-voltage DC-DC power conversion
Sensing and signal conditioning
Data gathering and storage, memory interfacing and management
Wired and wireless communication via USB, serial and other protocols
? Firmware Development ? Design and implement firmware for distributed energy products,
primarily in C and Assembly. Manage codebases, produce documentation, control releases, and
otherwise take ownership of firmware projects.
? Design for Manufacturing ? Execute and deliver production-ready design artwork and Bills of
Materials, firmware images and production line programming, calibration and testing
infrastructure. Travel, manage and liaise with vendors and manufacturing partners.
? Software Development ? Design and implement PC software for both internal lab use and for
deployment with partners. Includes basic GUI development, network interfacing, and
communication with embedded devices.? Simulation and Data Analysis ? Work in partnership with other engineers to develop and
implement interdisciplinary models of energy systems for research and product development.
Assist in the collection, management, analysis and presentation of simulation and test data.
? Skill Building and Facilities ? Build and integrate electrical lab and prototyping capabilities
within the company. Procure, maintain, and evolve equipment and software.
? Technology Development ? As part of our broader team, identify and develop technologies that
can be applied to emerging and outdoor recreation markets in various areas including cooking,
energy-access, lighting, and off-grid living.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
? 2-5 years? experience in electrical, electronic or computer systems engineering
? Strong mathematical and basic engineering foundation
? Demonstrated ability to take initiative and learn quickly
? Enthusiasm for new technology, design, and innovation
? Accountability, sense of humor, proactive nature and work ethic
? Self-managing and motivated; experience in a start-up environment a plus
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
? Experience in embedded electronics design and prototyping
? Hands-on skills in building, testing, and debugging circuits
? Familiarity with EDA/ECAD software
? Proficiency in firmware development using C; software development experience with C++,
python, MATLAB, etc. a plus

Half the planet still cooks on indoor open wood fires and the toxic smoke they emit kills nearly 2 million people every year, twice as many as malaria. Previous efforts to address indoor smoke with clean cookstoves have failed to achieve the smoke reductions necessary to protect health and have also failed to catalyze consumer demand due to minimal functionality beyond that of a traditional open fire. BioLite has developed an advanced, affordable, clean burning stove that combines unprecedented emissions reductions with economically valuable electricity generation.
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ABOUT BIOLITE:
BioLite is a dynamic social enterprise that develops, manufactures, and markets consumer energy products for off grid communities around the world. The company creates breakthrough cooking, charging, and lighting solutions for both outdoor enthusiasts as well as rural families living in energy poverty. It is the recipient of numerous awards including the St. Andrews Prize for the Environment, Popular Science Best of What's New, Nokia Health Tech Awards, and Fast Company Innovation by Design Awards. Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, the company was founded in 2009 by Jonathan Cedar and Alec Drummond. It is a proud member of the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves.